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By Jean-Marc Rocher :

Hosted by noted reporters Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, this program presents in-depth coverage of news stories in the tradition of 60 Minutes and 20/20. Rather than just reading news reports, as most news shows do, the reporters for this show research their subjects and interview the people closely involved to create an informative work of investigative journalism.

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"10 Most Unforgettable 911 Calls" looks at ten amazing emergency phone calls. "The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom" investigates the disappearance of Paige Birgfeld a Colorado mother of three who also took jobs from the Internet as an adult escort.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

New York, 2012: Eric Glisson is convicted of murder in 1995, along with five other people. While in prison, he works on his case and finally gets a break from a federal official who knows who actually committed the murders. This leads to, in the climate of today's legal system, a miracle of justice.

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Dateline goes to Afganistan to report one one of the deadliest battles of the war: the Battle of Wanat. It looks at the impact of the battle on the father of a fallen soldier who enlisted the help the help other parents to find out who was responsible for the battle going horribly wrong.

By Anonymous:

Jersey, Channel Islands: A child falls into a gorilla pit at the zoo; Superior, Wisconsin: A firefighter performs CPR on a kitten rescued from a burning home; San Antonio, Texas: At SeaWorld, an orca starts pushing the trainer around in its pool; Hohenwald, Tennessee: An elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary forms a bond with a dog; New Mexico: A bear, frantically racing thru town looking for her cub, is almost electrocuted when she climbs a utility pole; Guadalupe, Mexico: A great white shark enters a shark cage with two divers; Anchorage, Alaska: A polar bear snatches a tourist's leg when she gets too close to the cage to take a photo; Hawaii: A pilot whale drags a woman down 30 feet below the surface; South Africa, Kruger National Park: Lions and a crocodile compete for a buffalo calf; Kenya: Christian the lion recognizes his former owners when they return to Kenya.

By scgary66:

An examination of the decades of urban decay that have reduced Detroit to a shadow of its former vibrancy, now standing as a crime-ridden city with a near-absent economy, a lack of public amenities and a long tradition of political corruption, leading officials to propose such drastic measures as shrinking the city boundaries and razing entire communities.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline goes to Iowa to examine the murder of expecting mother Lisa Techel who was shot to death in her home in May 2012. Police originally suspect a disgruntled neighbor, but investigators soon focus on Lisa's husband Seth after they discover several sexual texts from him to another woman. Prosecutors take him to court and after three trials convict him of murdering his wife.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the case of Allison Jackson-Foy who disappeared after leaving a bar one evening. When her murdered remains are discovered in the woods next to the remains of another woman, police suspect that cab driver Timothy Iannone is responsible. Dateline's Unsolved Case Squad looks at the case and Josh Mankiewicz interviews the prime suspect.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Children of War" looks at how kidnapped children are forced to fight a war in Uganda. "Rocky Mountain High" interviews Justin Kirkbride about his terrifying crash landing in the Rocky Mountains and his efforts to rescue his friends. "The Perfect Storm" looks at the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in Florida and considers lessons that can be learned from it. Also, a brief follow-up to a June 2005 segment on the FBI investigation of Joe Webber.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Texas, 2001: Lynn Armstrong Reister, a captain in the Army, was stabbed to death. Her husband Roger was first suspected, since he was brazenly having an affair. But his palm print didn't match the one on Lynn. Still, the murderer was close.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the 1994 murder of Newport Beach millionaire Bill McLaughlin. Fifteen years after the murder, the police investigation eventually leads to McLaughlin's wife and a former NFL linebacker with whom she was having an affair.

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Dateline examines the death of Rachel Winkler a California mother who was beloved by four men. The investigation into her death reopens a troubling mystery surrounding the untimely death of another woman Catherine Winkler who died on a desolate mountain trail in Georgia.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Michigan, 2014: Oncologist Farid Fata has a word-of-mouth reputation for being one of the best cancer doctors in the Detroit area. But, after years of other health care professionals questioning his aggressive treatment techniques, federal authorities step in. The 550+ victims of the 'death doctor' emerge.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline updates the case of Eric Glisson who was convicted of a 1995 murder in the Bronx, along with five other people. He served nearly two decades in jail before being released because the sole witness against him was found to be unreliable. Since his release Glisson has tried to reconnect with his family, has welcomed the birth of a new baby daughter, and has filed a lawsuit against both the state and city of New York for his wrongful conviction.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Texas, 2014: In 1993 16-year-old Daniel Villegas confesses to a murder but later claims he's innocent. Ten years later his new father-in-law works on freeing him. His conviction was overturned in 2013 and he was released in January, 2014. This presents the bulk of the same story as on 10/16/15 but with new comments at the end.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the financial crisis with a three part investigation by Chris Hansen. Mortgage Madness explores how risky home loans by mortgage lenders to unqualified people contributed to the crisis that almost collapsed the American economy.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline offers continuing coverage of the Katrina disaster including an interview with Thad Allen, firefighters coming to New Orleans to pitch in, and a girl looking for her father. "In Plain Sight" interviews the exiled terrorist Jihad Jaara who lives freely and openly in Ireland. "Rock of Ages" talks with the Rolling Stones who are about to kick off their new tour.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Language Barrier?" examines how Ebonics is being taught in Oakland, California. "Deep Pockets" examines the case between a pool company and a man paralyzed after a swimming pool accident. "Timeline" considers events from the first week of January 1974. "North by Northwest" looks at severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest. "Consumer Alert: Coming Clean" looks at accuracy in soap labels.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Lauren Scruggs" interviews the fashion journalist who was seriously injured by an airplane propeller. "Update" offers the latest on the David Petraeus scandal. "Kelly Rutherford" interviews the actress about her difficult custody battle. "Christina Aguilera" profiles the famous singer.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

The making of the hit "Jurassic Park"; "The Return of Hunter," a TV reunion movie of sorts for the 1984-91 NBC cop show with former New York Giants/Los Angeles Rams defensive end Fred Dryer discussing the production and getting back into the role; fallout from the Oklahoma City Bombing.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Montana, 1996: Bryan Rein, a veterinarian in the small town of Geraldine, was murdered in his home with his own gun. Initially ruled as a suicide because a 911 caller described it that way, it eventually was ruled a homicide. A 20-year odyssey for justice would ensue.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the murder of pharmaceutical executive Anna-Lisa Raymundo in Stamford, Connecticut. The police investigation uncovers a love triangle. They eventually prosecute the Sheila Davalloo the lover of Anna-Lisa's boyfriend. The court case gets tricky when Sheila decides to act as her own attorney.

By Anonymous:

Investigative report into the dangers associated with on-line banking. Interviews with representatives of the banking industry, consumer advocacy groups, and computer security experts. Includes a live demonstration of how banking information can be compromised and exploited on-line, by experts from the Cult of the Dead Cow and New Hack City hacking collectives.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Out of Gas" looks at Steve Fossett's attempt to travel non-stop around the world in a hot air balloon. "Sonny's Story" looks at the life of the late singer and congressman. "True Lies?" investigates a murder case that has been muddled by a serial killer who may have confessed to a crime he didn't commit. "Timeline" considers events from the first week of January 1981. "Picture of the Week" looks at the Dry River Regatta in Australia.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Path of Destruction" goes to Alabama to interview survivors and examine the destruction caused by a series of tornadoes that recently ripped through the area. "Royal Wedding" goes to London to look at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

California, 2010: Two actors, Rachel Buffett and Daniel Wozniak, are at the center of the investigation of two murders. In a major plot twist, as they were about to be married, one had something to confess and the other dealt with the fallout.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Probable Cause?" looks at how policemen in Louisiana have been harassing motorists and using forfeiture laws to seize people's property even when no criminal acts have been performed. "Timeline" considers events from the first week of January 1980. "Healthline" looks at hypnosis as a way of combating pain. "Question of the Week" asks what would you do if a friend gave you a give you didn't like.

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Dateline interviews Richard Phillips the captain of an American cargo ship that was held hostage by a group of Somali pirates. Captain Phillips talks about how he and his crew were treated in captivity and discuss the dramatic rescue performed by Navy sharp shooters.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline offers a special report on the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. It visits areas of New York and New Jersey that are struggling to restore power and repair damage. It also interviews people who have been hit hard by the disaster and looks at an effort to stop the New York Marathon.

By Ryan Morrison:

Did one of the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies put patients at risk by touting the drug Neurontin for unapproved uses? The episode reveals the results of a yearlong Dateline investigation. Exclusive interviews with whistle blower David Franklin and attorney Thomas Greene.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Louisiana, 2009: Chiquita Tate rose from poverty to become a successful criminal defense attorney in Baton Rouge. She's found brutally stabbed one night in her office and investigators start scouring her roster of clients. But her killer may be closer to home.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Ohio, 2009: Ray Kotomski, a retired and divorced corrections officer, goes through marriage and children again. After separating from his wife, he is found in his home unconscious and his wife decides to let him go after being in a coma for three days. Suicide? Or murder?

By Shatterdaymorn:

"Splitting Hairs" goes undercover to investigate the Bosley Medical Clinic which claims to specialize in hair restoration. "The Naked Truth" talks to former playboy centerfold Patti Tehaney who was fired from her office job and thinks that her nude modeling two decades ago had something to do with it.

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Keith Morrison tells an epic story of love and loss in a foreign land. Two young teachers - one from Indiana, the other from New Zealand-fall in love on the eve of one of the greatest natural disasters in recent memory, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Would their love survive? Would they survive?

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Florida, 2012: Sam Dreher, a fire department medic, is shot four times and is found on the stairs of an apartment complex. In a love triangle (actually a love square) involving Ashley Madison, the flames of jealousy destroy everything around them.

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Dateline NBC looks at the rape accusations against comedian Bill Cosby. It gathers twenty seven of his accusers for an group interview in which the woman discuss their assaults. She also interviews separately several Cosby accusers who came forward in 2005 but remained anonymous when they testified under oath.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Texas, 1999: Jamie Glenda Hart, a 21-year-old college student, is found dead in a ditch after being thrown alive out of a moving car. Family and friends are checked first, of course, but DNA rules out a boyfriend and a friend. As detectives struggle to find more leads, the perpetrator strikes again.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

California, 2012: California boy Jason Harper is murdered in his home. His wife Julie and children go missing, until her attorney arranges for her to turn herself in almost two days after the murder. But she wasn't talking. Then she was called as a witness during the trial. She started talking.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Virginia, 2003: Robert Davis, a special-needs individual, makes a false confession to a murder as a teenager. The detective questioning him is a family friend. He's convicted but, with the help of his court-appointed lawyer and the Northwestern University Innocence Project, he's granted clemency. Will a full pardon follow?

By Shatterdaymorn:

"The Last Dive" examines the case of Shelley Tyre who drowned mysteriously while scuba diving with a companion in the British Virgin Islands. "Buried Secrets" examines the disappearance of David Jackson. After his body is discovered twenty years later, a rookie detective helps find the murderer.

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"The Longest Day" examines how unsupervised medical residents may be putting patients at risk. "Road Rage" examine the growing problem of aggressive drivers. "Little Miss Christmas" looks at the murder of child beauty queen Jonbenet Ramsey. "Stormy Weather" examines the possible causes of the nation's bizarre winter weather patterns. "Timeline" looks at events from the first week of January 1965. "Picture of the Week" looks at a jockey that finished a race on a different horse than he started the race.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the thwarted Christmas terrorist attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 in which Nigerian-born Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab attempted to blow up the plane using explosives hidden in his underwear. It takes to passengers on the plane who describe what they witnessed and counter-terrorism experts who offer analysis of the attack.

By Chris (Asgardian) from Adelaide, South Australia:

The mystery of the man who helped unravel the mystery of Watergate. Reporter Bob Woodward's secret source into the behind the scenes information that eventually led to the disclosure of what really happened. Who did it, why they did it and the complicated attempts to cover their tracks. Thanks to Deep Throat and the tireless work put in by Woodward & Bernstein, plus others in the background, a president was brought to bear and found out even he is not above the law.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

USA, 2016: The Netflix 10-part documentary Making a Murderer catches fire as a binge-watching phenomenon. Dateline investigated the case in 2005, but this updates the case with surprising information not included in the documentary. Includes interviews with a victim, a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

New York, 1990: Johnny Hincapie is one of seven people convicted for the murder of Utah tourist Brian Watkins in the NYC subway. Twenty-five years later, he gets a second chance for justice.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline NBC examines the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It talks to police and parents who give insight into the horrible attack. It also talks to residents of Newton, mental health professionals, and survivors of the Littleton and Virginia Tech shootings.

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"Under the Gun" looks at how an anti-tax group has been harassing a county recorder. "The Families vs. O.J. Simpson" looks at the civil trial against O.J. and how the defense is trying to appeal to jurors. "Survivor: Troubled Waters" looks at flood ravaged northern California and man who was rescued from the top of his truck. "Who Killed JonBenet?" discusses what Boulder's police chief has said about the case. "Timeline" looks at the second week of January 1962. "Question of the Week" focuses on winter weather.

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline follows Las Vegas homicide detectives Jeff Rosgen and Mark McNett as they investigate the murder of Loretta Beechler. They investigate a number of leads, but after interviewing Loretta's sister their attention focuses on Loretta's elderly father.

By Shatterdaymorn:

"What's Missing?" examines the role of race in news coverage of missing people. "Along Came a Spider..." looks at a woman using aversion therapy to overcome a phobia of spiders. "Play it by Ear" profiles a disabled girl who is able to play the piano. "On the Hunt: Porn Spam" tracks down a Internet spammer.

By Richie Cunningham (me@4richie.com):

Oregon, 2006: Stacy and Jason Bingham are told that all FIVE of their children are susceptible to heart issues, even with no history of heart disease in their families, as one child undergoes a heart transplant and another child's heart begins to fail.

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Aspen, Colorado: a snow covered playground and safe haven for well-heeled owners and celebrities. That is until one cold February night when a frantic woman calls 9-1-1, barely comprehensible, about a discovery at a secluded chalet overlooking Buttermilk mountain. What happened?

By Shatterdaymorn:

Dateline investigates the world of online classified ads where almost anything is offered, legal or illegal. Chris Hansen talks to people involved in Marijuana Delivery, Fake Documents, and Home Improvement schemes. He also talks to people looking for human organs and a man who offers to help "take care" of an enemy.